The Super Eagles of Nigeria have unveiled a strong squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Captain William Troost-Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are among the key players making their return to the team after recovering from injuries.
Troost-Ekong, who was named Man of the Competition at this year’s AFCON, missed the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June due to injury. Similarly, Aina, Awoniyi, and Africa’s reigning Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, were also sidelined with injuries but are now back in action.
The squad features a balanced mix of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards. Notably, AFCON 2023 star Stanley Nwabali and Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie have been included in the roster. South Africa-based defender Olisa Ndah also returns to the fold, along with Taiwo Awoniyi, who has been absent since the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo during the World Cup qualifiers last November.
Nigeria will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, 7th September. Following that, they will travel to Kigali to play against Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, 10th September. All players are expected to report to the camp in Uyo by Monday, 2nd September.
READ MORE: Bruno Labbadia: NFF appoint mysterious German as new National team head coach
Full Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
- Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance FC, Nigeria)
Defenders:
- William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
- Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Midfielders:
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Forwards:
- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
- Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy)
- Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
- Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)
